Talent Acquisition Consultant

Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry's strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare's best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach. Ardent includes: 30 hospitals 280 sites of care 4,281 beds 24,000+ team members 8,200+ nurses 1,800+ aligned providers 5.8M annual provider encounters 421 medical residents Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed. We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success. POSITION SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible to design and execute creative recruiting strategies to engage top talent through multiple channels (social and professional networks, targeted vertical-specific communities, etc.) and manage candidates from outreach to offer. This position will provide an exceptional candidate experience while serving as a subject matter expert and partner to business leaders and hiring managers across their respective client group. This position is also expected to develop lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers demonstrated by meeting and exceeding goals set for the role. Responsibilities Serve as a consultative talent acquisition expert, applying best practices for full-cycle recruitment. Oversee end-to-end recruitment, including strategic sourcing, interviewing, and offer processes. Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to align on candidate profile, interview process, and SLAs. Utilize Recruiting Coordinators for pre-screening, scheduling, and interview debriefs as appropriate. Participate in interviews and lead debriefs to support hiring managers in selecting qualified candidates. Manage the candidate experience from interview follow-up through to post-hire engagement. Prepare and negotiate offers, managing final acceptance with candidates. Manage requisitions in ATS, including candidate dispositioning, silver medalist tracking, and closing roles. Develop and implement recruiting plans that leverage Ardent's brand to engage candidates. Partner with stakeholders to align hiring needs with organizational culture and strategic goals. Qualifications Education & Experience: High School Diploma 1+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience 1+ years of experience working in an internal applicant tracking system (ATS) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 1+ years of Recruiting Coordinator experience. 1+ years of experience developing and executing comprehensive strategic sourcing and recruitment plans, preferred Previous healthcare recruiting experience. Previous ICIMS experience